Underwriting Team Lead, Retail Property

Underwriting Team Lead

At AIG, we are reimagining the way we help customers to manage risk. Join us as a Underwriting Team Lead to play your part in that transformation. It's an opportunity to grow your skills and experience as a valued member of the team. Make your mark in Retail Property Underwriting.

Reporting to the Zonal Underwriting Manager, this role will be primarily responsible to execute the geographic underwriting strategy for Retail Property. In addition, the position is responsible for attracting, managing, and developing a team of highly accomplished, driven colleagues. Ability to exercise judgment, negotiate and make sound business decisions effectively based on increased level of authority. Renders alternative outcomes for more difficult situations and makes real-time decisions in a fast paced environment characterized by ambiguity and change. Support consistent underwriting best practices, in accordance with underwriting guidelines, to ensure rating, pricing, profitability, and structuring adequacy. Responsible for assigning and managing the work of a team of underwriters. Assist underwriters in executing on strategic initiatives. Provide support and develop solutions to their issues / concerns (system, guidelines, training, reports, new project request, product amendments). Assist underwriters in collaborating with Distribution, Territory Managers, and other line(s) of business underwriters to target desirable accounts and cross selling opportunities from brokers. Utilize various daily reports and constant monitoring of adherence to underwriting requirements and guidelines to oversee assigned book of business. Keep abreast of developments in assigned territories to determine their effect on current accounts and potential new business opportunities. Work with management, the Insured, its broker and outside counsel on contract terms and conditions, as well as pricing, terms & conditions, and deal structure for complex risks. Develop strong, long term relationships with brokers and clients to profitably grow a book of business. Identify the need for and manage special underwriting projects as needed. Provide superior customer service to brokers and clients.

What you'll need to succeed : Minimum 7 years of Property Underwriting, Agency or Brokerage experience. Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university. Proven ability to build and maintain strong professional relationships. Advanced knowledge of the Admitted Property business including product features, forms, regulatory environment and risks etc. Demonstrated sales, marketing, and relationship building experience. Very strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work in dynamic, rapidly changing environment, adapting to changing requirements and collaborating with a wide range of colleagues to quickly deliver solutions. Proficient with underwriting analytical tools and technology.

Reimagining insurance to make a bigger difference to the world American International Group, Inc. (AIG) is a global leader in commercial and personal insurance solutions; we are one of the world's most far-reaching property casualty networks. It is an exciting time to join us across our operations, we are thinking in new and innovative ways to deliver ever-better solutions to our customers. At AIG, you can go further to support individuals, businesses, and communities, helping them to manage risk, respond to times of uncertainty and discover new potential. We invest in our largest asset, our people, through continuous learning and development, in a culture that celebrates everyone for who they are and what they want to become. We're committed to creating a culture that truly respects and celebrates each other's talents, backgrounds, cultures, opinions and goals. We foster a culture of inclusion and belonging through learning, cultural awareness activities and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). With global chapters, ERGs are a cornerstone for our culture of inclusion. The talent of our people is one of AIG's greatest assets, and we are honored that our drive for positive change has been recognized by numerous recent awards and accreditations. AIG provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, age, gender, gender expression, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected categories. AIG is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants and employees with disabilities.